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liberalism

[lib-er-uh-liz-uhm, lib-ruh-] / ˈlɪb ər əˌlɪz əm, ˈlɪb rə- /








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Mr. Wooldridge gives us a bravura performance of summary and synthesis in his telling of the history and substance of liberalism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Academics will argue endlessly about whether the world runs on either competitive realism or cooperative liberalism.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

Despite his fierce liberalism, Reiner built relationships with conservatives including Fox News host Laura Ingraham and actor James Woods, earning their respect.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025

That decision sent shock waves through the permitting departments in San Francisco and Los Angeles, explained Jacob Anbinder, a historian working on a book about anti-growth liberalism.

From Slate • Jul. 2, 2025

The fact that Lazar Sidelsky, one of the firm’s partners, would take on a young African as an articled clerk — something almost unheard of in those days — was evidence of that liberalism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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